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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the path to the pet sematary, Louis hears a sobbing laugh. He tells himself it is only...

2. In Chapter 57, what does Louis check his doctor's bag for?

3. How does Louis hurt himself while trying to enter the cemetery?

4. What two obstacles does Rachel encounter on her driving trip?

5. How does Louis open the grave-liner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What father-son activity do the Creeds enjoy on March 24, 1984 and why is it so special?

2. What secret does Jud admit to Louis in Chapter 39 and why does he share it?

3. Why does Louis watch over his sleeping son after their fun day?

4. In Chapter 58, what awakens Jud and why is he upset?

5. Using Norma's voice, what does one of the intruders tell Jud about what his wife knows and what his wife did?

6. How does Jud die? How does he end up on the floor and what weapon was used?

7. What challenge does Louis face when returning to his car with Gage's body and how does he overcome it?

8. What inspires Rachel to finally discuss her sister's death? Is she usually inspired by such instances?

9. What makes Ellie sick during her plane trip? What makes her perk up at the end of the trip?

10. How does Louis feel when he sees Jud comforting Ellie at the funeral in Chapter 41 and why does he feel that way?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the life and accomplishments of the Pet Sematary author, Stephen King. How did he begin his writing career? What other jobs has he performed? What other works has he written?

Essay Topic 2

Define and discuss climax in literature. When does it occur? Discuss the climax of Pet Sematary in detail.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tone of Pet Sematary. How did the author reveal the tone and from whose point of view? Was the tone consistent throughout the book or did it seem to fluctuate? Include examples from the story with your discussion.

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